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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,279.12, 29,334.96 and 15,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,279.12, 29,334.96 and 15,308.88 is: 21,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,279.12 : 29,334.96 = 15,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,279.12/29,334.96 = 15,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,279.12x = 29,334.96 × 15,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,279.12x = 449,085,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,085,382.44/21,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.51

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